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January 9th, 2013, 11:11 PM
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Old lens to use with the GH3
Hello All,
I am planing to buy the Panasonic GH3 whenever it becomes available. I have researched lenses specific to the camera and have determined which of those to buy. My question, however, is what can I do with my Canon manual 14x zoom lens for the XL1- XL2 camcorder? I know that I held onto this gear too long (XL1 camcorder). If I can find a buyer for this gear, I will sell it. But that 14x lens is just about brand new. Is there anyway to reasonably adapt it to use with the GH3? Or should I just let it go? Appreciate all your input. |
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January 10th, 2013, 02:59 AM
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Re: Old lens to use with the GH3
I expect it would vignette quite severely. I guess you could have one made with the idea of using it in ETC mode?
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January 10th, 2013, 04:09 AM
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Re: Old lens to use with the GH3
Hi Aletha - Adrian is probably right. It would almost certainly vignette. Sadly, even if your could find or make an adapter, your XL1 lens is designed to cover a 1/3" sensor - which is much smaller than the sensor area of the GH3's micro 4/3 sensor - and even smaller than the portion of the sensor used by the Extended Tele Converter (ETC) mode:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ilHAFynRQX...comparison.jpg Probably a good idea to sell the XL1 and the lens as a package. Congrats on the decision to buy the GH3! Bill Hybrid Camera Revolution |
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January 11th, 2013, 12:28 AM
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Re: Old lens to use with the GH3
Adrian and Bill, thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question. I always start out feeling apprehensive asking what I believe are silly questions;but, when I receive such helpful and insightful information and encouragement, I know I belong to the right community. I'll sell it all! I am excited to get that GH3; and, you can be sure I'll be back for more information.
Once again, I appreciate your help. Aletha |
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January 11th, 2013, 07:15 AM
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Re: Old lens to use with the GH3
Aletha, seems a shame to sell it, if it's still in good condition, but I imagine that it could be a bit of an experiment to get use of it with a GH3. Best of luck.
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January 12th, 2013, 10:01 PM
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Re: Old lens to use with the GH3
Oh yeah, Adrian, that 14x lens is next to new; that's why it was killing me not to get better use of it. I dare say I didn't get any return on value. But, I don't possess the expertise to manage or know the issues that would result from trying to use it on GH3.
Thanks again, Aletha |
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January 13th, 2013, 07:36 PM
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Re: Old lens to use with the GH3
I think in ETC mode you're at or about a 1/2" chip or 2/3" chip, which means you'd still get some vignetting with the XL1 lens even in ETC mode.
You can use a 2/3" ENG lens on the GH3 in ETC mode, or if the lens has a 2x (doubler) it'll cover the entire sensor. The adapters for 2/3" B4 lenses to m43 are easy to come by (ebay, etc).
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January 16th, 2013, 12:54 AM
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Re: Old lens to use with the GH3
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January 16th, 2013, 07:48 AM
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Re: Old lens to use with the GH3
The Metabones adapter won't work for lenses which were intended for a smaller format.
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